Abakaliki—THE Biafra Independence Movement, BIM, yesterday, raised the alarm over the incessant arrests and detention of its members by security agencies in the state.

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Ebonyi Central BIM leader, Chief Oseh Sylvester, who stated that he was worried over the development, wondered why members of a non-violent movement or organisation could be made to pass through such level of persecution and total injustice in the state.

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He further called on security agencies to double their strength towards capturing Boko Haram members and trigger-happy herdsmen plaguing the country with acts of terrorism.

Sylvester said: “ BIM is not happy with the recent mass arrest of our members in different parts of the state even though some of them were released.

“We are a non-violent group as we respect constituted law and order. Our peaceful disposition should not be relegated to the background.”